Construction Manager @ sweetgreen

[Hiring] Construction Manager @ sweetgreen

Mar 30, 2025 - sweetgreen is hiring a remote Construction Manager. 💸 Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 usd. 📍Location: USA.

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Role Description

The Construction Manager works closely with the development team to manage the construction with a goal of bringing the project on-time and within budget.

  • In charge of project schedules and budgets for assigned New Restaurant Openings and major renovations.
  • Accountable to preserving and reducing cycle time and helping reduce capital investment by working with Design, Real Estate, Procurement and Contractor partners.
  • Charged with managing the General Contractor, Owner Vendors, and internal cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Coordinate, expedite, facilitate and resolve various construction-related issues as they arise.

Construction Phase:

  • Lead bidding procedures and contract negotiations between Owner and General Contractor.
  • Prepare bid documents and bid addendums as required.
  • Provide final recommendations to Development Leadership prior to the contractor being signed.
  • Coordinate Project status updates and inspections to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the project documents.
  • Prepare progress construction reports and maintain a digital photo library of construction activities.
  • Review and maintain record of construction progress reports from the General Contractor to document schedule, manpower, RFIs and change orders.
  • Review and approve pay requests sent to the Owner for processing within 30 days, or as stated in the General Contractor's contract.
  • Oversee and coordinate required submittal reviews and construction document clarifications (RFIs) along with the approval of the Architect.
  • Schedule and conduct construction progress meetings with the General Contractor to review the schedule, upcoming activities, clarifications, submittal status, and change orders.
  • Provide an agenda and minutes for each meeting, which will be bi-weekly or weekly as the project dictates and continue until the completion of construction and turnover.
  • Provide regular monitoring of the approved estimate of design and construction costs and issue a monthly budget update.
  • Confirm that the contractor or other consultants provide additional details of information if, and when, required for proper execution of the work.
  • Monitor the work of the General Contractor and/or other vendors to guard against defect and deficiencies in the work and/or services being provided.

Development + Design Phase:

  • Participate in site negotiations and development for products and materials needed for construction.
  • Provide updates to Development Dashboard outlining schedule of individual projects and pipeline milestones.
  • Support resourcing for site investigation and due diligence on approved sites.
  • Review test fits and provide necessary recommendations to address challenges pertaining to schedule and budget.
  • Implement methods and procedures to minimize risks and delays during design and construction phases.
  • Assist in reviewing and approving site-specific Design Development and Construction Documents (90% review Set).

Closeout (CM):

  • Coordinate and verify inspection punch list at substantial completion.
  • Coordinate corrections with the General Contractor and the Owner.
  • Verify project completion and clean up by Contractor.
  • Schedule and conduct a final walk-thru with the General Contractor and Owner prior to recommendation of acceptance.
  • Require record drawings be provided by the General Contractor and review and verify the record drawings are complete.
  • Obtain and verify Contractors Affidavit, warranties, and all lien releases from the General Contractor.
  • Recommend final payment in the form of releasing the retention money.
  • Provide a final close-out package to the Owner along with all project files, manuals, warranties, and lien releases.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • BA/BS from a university is preferred but not required as experience matters
  • 5+ years construction experience with multi-unit restaurant experience
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Ability to travel extensively and as required
  • Knowledgeable and ability to use a PC to access common programs related to job function, including Excel, Word, Workflow, and various reporting databases.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
  • Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO plan
  • 401k program
  • Employee HSA and FSA
  • Complimentary greens
  • An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
  • To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
  • A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
  • A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
  • Free sweetgreen swag

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Construction Manager @ sweetgreen
Project Management
Salary 💸 $110,000 - $120,000 usd
Remote Location
USA
Job Type full-time
Posted Mar 30, 2025
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